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Torture: a nursing concern.

Authors :
Laborde JM
Source :
Image--the journal of nursing scholarship [Image J Nurs Sch] 1989 Spring; Vol. 21 (1), pp. 31-3.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Survivors of torture report that their tormentors have included physicians and nurses. Such misuse of medical and nursing knowledge to engage in unconscionable acts is unethical, unprofessional and a violation of human rights. Torture and its use, ways in which health professional participate and steps taken by nursing toward its prevention are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0743-5150
Volume :
21
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Image--the journal of nursing scholarship
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2925214
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1547-5069.1989.tb00095.x